There is speculation that the Nexus 7 2nd-generation is to be the first device released running Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, but we find this a little hard to believe. The reason we say this is because Google is expected to unveil the new version of the ASUS 7-inch budget tablet next month during their I/O event, but we have reason to believe KLP will be delayed by several months.

There does seem to be a conflict here, as IBT expects to see the release of the Nexus 7 sequel around July, which is set to take yet more sales away from the Apple iPad mini. However, another news report states that Android 5.0 could be delayed by 2 to 4 months, although we do not even know when the mobile OS was due for release.

When Google does unveil the Nexus 7 2, then we have to wonder what version of Android the tablet will run on? They could have an early Key Lime Pie build just to give us a taste of what to expect, then again it could run on Jelly Bean for now. This is not a huge issue, as ASUS and Google will not release the new Nexus 7 until KLP is ready.

As yet Google has not even announced that they will be showing off Android 5.0, but it’s the best platform for them to launch their iOS 7 competitor This is also the case with the Nexus 7 sequel, as we still have no idea if the tablet even exists, but recent rumors seems to suggest otherwise.

What do you think we are likely to see during Google I/O 2013? Will we see both the Nexus 7 2nd-gen and Android 5, or even the rumored updated version of the Nexus 4, which is said to come with increased storage. Then again, there’s a small chance we could even see the Nexus 5.

When it comes to the next iPhone, it will come installed with iOS 7, and we also know that when the X Phone is released and possibly the Nexus 5, these two handsets will run on Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. So we know that these will be the next mobile OS versions for Apple and Google, but what we do not know are their features, or their release dates.

It’s obvious these two platforms will need to make some major changes in order to make their upcoming devices even better than current devices running on their appropriate software. While the likes of Apple, Motorola, and Samsung try to offer decent features to their smartphones and tablets in terms of hardware, they will be pointless without decent software.

Looking at iOS 7 first, it’s not like this new version has some big shoes to fill, as iOS 6 is not the best version to-date, and so the bar is not set too high. Having said that, Jony Ive and his team must have some good features planned, as they have been running a little behind schedule.

While many of you want different things, for the most part most iOS users are looking for the same features, the first of which is more features on the lock screen, which you can read more about in our recent article. Fingerprint technology is another wanted feature, and this could be a possibility, as the technology is software based rather than hardware.

Apple Maps 2.0 would be very welcome, although we still do not have enough faith that it would be good enough to compete with Google Maps, as they have been doing it for a lot longer?

Having more control over key functions from the home screen would be very welcome as well, such as Bluetooth, WiFi and other common settings. We know there is far more you would like to see, like improved battery life, but what else?

As for Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie features, this list does not seem as extensive when it comes to users anticipating new features, as they seem happy with what they already have. Having said that, there’s always room for improvement, such as improved performance profiles. So you could have a Night mode to run the phone on the bare minimum to conserve power, or Game mode, which will turn everything up to the maximum in order to get the most from a game.

We know that multiple device support has always been a weak spot for Android, unlike iOS, so it’s about time this was changed. Finally there have been rumors that the touch keyboard interface will see an improvement in Key Lime Pie, but do these features go far enough?

Whenever Android releases a new version of their mobile OS it’s always a struggle to learn what handsets will be getting the new version. This was the case with 4.2.2, but thankfully Samsung has now given details as to which devices will be getting this update. That’s not all, as there is also information on Samsung device support for Android Key Lime Pie.

Firstly let’s look at Android 4.2.2 considering this is currently the most up-to-date version. Samsung has given a list of the devices that will only get up to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and will not progress any further, and as you would expect the original Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2 are just two of them. A complete list can be seen below thanks to SamMobile.

It’s Key Lime Pie that we are most interested in though, although we cannot say we are surprised at which Samsung smartphones and tablets will be getting the Android 5.0 update. The Galaxy S3 and S4 are certainly on that list, as are all variants of the Note 2, Note 8 and Note 10.1. Again a full list can be seen below.

If you have a Galaxy S2 then you must be happy with how long Samsung has supported the handset for, as it’s almost 2 years old now. If you look at that list you will notice that the dual-core devices will not be getting Android 5.0, this has to be because Key Lime Pie needs far more processing power.

While it’s nice to see these supported Samsung devices, we cannot wait to see what the Google X Phone will be like, as Motorola will be working closely with Google in order to make this upcoming smartphone designed specifically for the naked version of Android 5.0. We already know it’s going to happen, but we just don’t know when.

While some Galaxy S3 owners are still without their Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, most of you will be fairly optimistic that Samsung also provides the Galaxy S3 with an update to Android 4.2 at some point next year. Right now, the Nexus 4 and now the Galaxy Nexus have that honor only in terms of smartphones, with the Nexus 4 certain to get an instant update to the next major version of Android, if that does indeed turn out to be Android 5.0.

As you can imagine, there has been no official word from Google on their next major Android update, or any hints on what the Android 5.0 Google mascot will look like after Jelly Bean. What has happened this week though, is a benchmark apparently showing Android 5.0 in the wild – sending tech enthusiasts and media outlets into overdrive on the possibility of Key Lime Pie arriving earlier than expected.

This benchmark was fairly surprising, as not only did it name tag Android 5.0, it also revealed that the testing device used was a Sony device with a model name of LT30i, which is an unannounced device not mentioned at all by Sony. Having said that, one of Sony’s newest handsets is the LT30p, which is more commonly known as the Xperia T.

As a result, confusion and speculation has begun on why a Sony device is being used to test the next major Android upgrade. One such reasoning could lie in the fact that the device is just being used for testing purposes only, with no intent of actually using the device to run Android 5.0 officially.

The other explanation is a much more exciting one, with early skeptics believing that Sony may be in line to build the next Nexus phone with Google and that they’ll have the honor of carrying Android 5.0 before anyone else in the process. In our opinion, it is all clutching straws at the moment and don’t forget this particular benchmark could be fake anyway.

Moving away from the Sony Nexus speculation though, what do you think your odds are on your current Android handset getting an Android 5.0 update? We would like to assume that the Galaxy Note 2, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Nexus and the Droid DNA are all certain to be getting an update to Key Lime Pie.

Do you have a different device than listed above which you still consider to be a fairly new smartphone?

Samsung might be offering some comforting news for US Galaxy S3 owners wanting the Jelly Bean update, but it seems that Google is fully focused on moving ahead with the Android 4.2 Key Lime Pie update, which will be one of the features at their LG Nexus 4 event later this month.

October has turned out to be a bumper month for gadget fans, especially those that follow the latest smartphone news, and this is due to a number of brands sending out press invites for upcoming events. This included Apple revealing an event on Oct 23 for what’s said to be an iPad mini, also Samsung launching the Galaxy Note 2 in New York on Oct 24, and finally Google holding an event on Oct 29.

You can see the invitation Google sent out in the image below, which teases by explaining, “The playground is open“, so this could mean a number of things although we know Google like to take a fun approach to revealing new technology. The full Android 4.2 Key Lime Pie features should be demoed at the end of the month, and on what should be an LG Nexus handset with 2GB of RAM and a Quad-core processor, but what some people are wondering is when the release date will be for the new Android update?

Numerous sources are claiming the Android 4.2 update could launch at the event, although this certainly won’t be the date for the majority of Samsung phones, which some users are starting to hate the long wait after Google launches an OS update. If you’re a Galaxy S3 owner, how would you feel waiting many months for this update that could release from Google in a matter of days?

It is worth noting that Microsoft has an event planned for the same day as Google, Windows Phone 8, so feel free to let us know which event you are more excited about in the comments. Google’s Oct 29 event has a start time of 7am PST, although Microsoft will start 3 hours later. We’ve included a video below that takes a look at Android 4.1.2 features, and makes some predictions for Android 4.2. What do you want to see in Android 4.2 Key Lime Pie?